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AU09 VWR

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,404 mi
Last recorded109,404 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VWR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 109,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 91,609 miles

Idle speed a little high

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear indicators and several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and close to wear indicators and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened offside front horizontal stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 91,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to catalytic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Idle speed a little high

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear indicators and several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts and close to wear indicators and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rack end/track rod end locking nut loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened offside front horizontal stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Idle speed little high

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 91,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Idle speed little high

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have several cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 82,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine idle speed slightly high

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,981 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front and rear tyres tread worn to 2mm

offside scuttle has water ingress

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,369 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,392 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 52,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,784 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,814 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking slightly

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AU09 VWR is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU09 VWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU09 VWR registered?

AU09 VWR is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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